{"id":2802,"date":"2017-05-05T14:26:46","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T14:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccpc.ie\/consumers\/?page_id=2802"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:38:08","slug":"buying-second-hand-goods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccpc.inventise.ie\/consumers\/shopping\/buying-goods\/buying-second-hand-goods\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying second-hand goods"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Buying second-hand goods from a business<\/h2>\n<p>When you buy a second-hand item from a business, you have similar rights to when you buy a new item. A business must always sell you a product that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>is fit for the purpose it is normally used for<\/li>\n<li>matches what is outlined in your contract or any descriptions or samples you saw<\/li>\n<li>can be used for the purpose the business knew you bought it for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While you cannot expect second-hand items to be the same standard as new ones, the quality should reflect the price you paid. Read more about your rights when you <a href=\"\/consumers\/shopping\/buying-goods\/buying-and-returning-goods\/\">buy goods<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Always make sure to examine a second-hand item carefully so that you are aware of any faults, imperfections or wear and tear before you buy. With used cars, you should use our <a href=\"https:\/\/ccpc.inventise.ie\/consumers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Car-buyers-checklist.pdf\">car buyers checklist<\/a>. For expensive items such as jewellery or antiques, you may want to get an independent expert opinion before buying.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a problem after you buy something, consumer law sets out the steps a business has to take to resolve your issue. Find out more on what you can if you have a <a href=\"\/consumers\/shopping\/faulty-goods\/\">problem with a product<\/a>. Remember that these rights will not apply if the fault, including wear and tear, was pointed out to you before you bought the item.<\/p>\n<h2>Buying second-hand goods from a consumer<\/h2>\n<p>When you buy goods from another consumer you do not have consumer rights as they only apply if you buy from a business. It is important to check the item before you buy and it\u2019s very much a case of buyer beware.<\/p>\n<p>You can buy second-hand goods on websites called online marketplaces. These are websites where businesses and\/or consumers sell products or services. The platform has to show you if a good or service is sold by a business or consumer. A business or trader is not allowed to pretend to be another consumer when making a sale. This is called disguised trading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy a second-hand item from a business, you have similar rights to when you buy a new item. 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